PPP 369: Hey Mom, Can We Talk? (a reminder to parents to monitor our own screen time)

PPP 369: Hey Mom, Can We Talk? (a reminder to parents to monitor our own screen time)

As kids get older, it can seem like they don’t want or need as much attention from us—but that’s far from true. This episode shares the real truth that middle and high school students are craving adult attention and meaningful conversation at home. Listen to the full episode here Episode Highlights You’ll learn:Why your presence still matters (even when they pretend it doesn’t)How your own screen habits shape your family’s communicationSimple, age-appropriate conversation starters for kids of all agesHow piano practice time can be an opportunity for emotional connectionConversation Starters Include:“First, Last, Best, Worst” storytelling gameEmotion-based prompts for every age…
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PPP150: Ten Screenless Summer Activities

PPP150: Ten Screenless Summer Activities

The last three Piano Parent episodes have focused on the value of limiting screen time and increasing physical activity. If you haven't listened to them already, be sure to catch them after you finish this episode. They will inform the thought process behind the list of ten we have for you this week. PPP147: Teacher Chat - Screen Time PPP148: Developmental Fitness with Vicki Conway, part 1 PPP149: Developmental Fitness with Vicki Conway, part 2 Click here to find previous tenth episode lists. Listen to the full episode here 1. Picnic in the park or your own backyard Maybe you…
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PPP147: Teacher Chat – Screen Time

PPP147: Teacher Chat – Screen Time

In our wonderful age of technology, entertainment and information are at the tips of our fingers 24/7. Technology can be a powerful education tool but too much technology can have harmful effects on our children's developing brains. That is the topic of today's chat with Judy Wilkins and Dawn Ivers. Listen to additional teacher chats here. Listen to the full episode here Judy Wilkins Judy Wilkins, NCTM, featured in Episode 144, is a dear friend of mine and a passionate proponent of all things that would build up a child's well-being, including the limitation of screen time. Dawn Ivers Dawn…
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PPP144: Learn how important parents are to their child’s success with Judy Wilkins

PPP144: Learn how important parents are to their child’s success with Judy Wilkins

When I first started podcasting in 2016 I was nervous to ask my own piano teacher friends to come on the show. I'm not sure if I was embarrassed or intimidated. Actually, I didn't want to impose on our friendship to ask them for such a favor. Now that I have a few episodes under my belt and feel more confident, I want to share with all of you the wonderful teachers from my own community who have been such encouragement to me personally and professionally.It is my joy to introduce to you my good friend and piano teacher colleague, Judy…
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